I had come up with the idea of a gingerbread smoothie but it didn't quite turn out as planned so I adapted it and made it a festive smoothie. I am not qualified in nutrition but having met dietitian Renee McGregor I think that this smoothie is great for recovery with protein from milk, yogurt and chia seeds as well as fresh ginger which is a nat...
Read More Chia seeds used to be a bit of an oddity. On the one hand they are this almost unparalleled nutritional powerhouse packing more goodness gram for gram than anything else I can think of.
However these tiny, flavourless, black seeds just aren't quite sexy enough to ever really get the media attention they deserve. As a result the humble chia seed ...
Read More This is a really simple and convenient way to add more chia seeds to your diet!
The seeds will take 10-20 minutes to hydrate
You are making a real food drink with real food, so it might take a tiny bit of attention and a few extra seconds, but like anything once you've worked out your system, it will become second nature.
Read More Grain-Free Chia Buckwheat Pizza
This thin crust chia buckwheat pizza is perfect for those who love pizza and want a healthy, nutritious twist to the usual carb-heavy style.
Ingredients
Pizza Base
-¼ cup chia seeds (whole)
-3/4 cup of water
-1 tsp dried oregano
-3 tbsp unrefined whole grain buckwheat flour (gluten free)
-1 tbsp chopped pine ...
Read More Is there anyone who doesn’t like flapjacks? They’ve become a favourite amongst fitness types because they provide a quick release of long lasting carbs from the oats, taste great and are easy to carry in your bag. I’ve been making flapjacks for years in commercial kitchens...
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We love oats. We use them in our flapjacks, we mix them in our smoothies at home and especially at this time of year we're making a tonne of porridge with them.
So then it should come as no surprise then that when the opportunity arose (after four years of being rebuked) to show off what I can do with a pan full of oats at the World Porridge C...
Read More In principle smoothies are fantastic, you take a load of healthy ingredients blend them all together and hey presto you have a quick and nutritious breakfast. Which is well and good, unless like me you find that a liquid breakfast leaves you hungry by 10am. This is where the smoothie's heartier big brother steps in - The Smoothie Bowl.
What is ...
Read More We love oats. We use them in our flapjacks, we mix them in our smoothies at home and especially at this time of year we're making a tonne of porridge with them.
There is nothing better (in my entirely subjective opinion) than a piping hot bowl of porridge to set you up for a long run on the blustery and wet trails or just to keep you full till ...
Read More Two Smoothie Recipes Packed with 30gs of Protein below.
Is there any better feeling than absolutely crushing those tough sessions? There’s something so empowering about bossing a hideous hill sprint session, flying through a long run out or annihilating the brutal gym session you’ve been dreading all week. The thing is though the tougher the se...
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If you like a chocolate mousse but want to avoid processed and refined foods, this is a winner. It is very filling and you can play with the flavours and additions to make it your own.
Ingredients
1 ½ cups almond milk (or other plant milk of your choice)1/3 cup chia seeds¼ cup cocoa or cacaopowder2-5 tbsps of maple syrup or agave nectar½ tsp c...
Read More Thanks to Kim Cavill for this great quick and easy recipe!
Refined, sugar free, 4-ingredient cookies
A nice cup of tea and a sit down is obviously one of life’s great pleasures. Whether you’re the PG Tips, Earl Grey or heck, even peppermint type, taking a few minutes to enjoy a warm beverage can really enhance your day. An even bigger debate is...
Read More Thanks Annette Raffan, who writes a cool vegan blog called My Dandelion Mind who has allowed me to publish a couple of her posts.
Overnight porridge is amazing and you should totally try it if you haven’t done so yet. It’s so easy to do – just shove everything in a bowl and put in the fridge overnight. I much prefer it to traditional hot porrid...
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